By Simon Baron-Cohen — 2019
It remains controversial—but it doesn’t have to be. We need to embrace both the neurodiversity model and the medical model to fully understand autism.
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An inspiring new project aims to challenge how we think about autism, reframing it not as a disability but a difference. We’re often led to believe that intelligence is an objective measure. Dr. Sue Fletcher-Watson and Dr.
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Autism and friendships. Friendships can be difficult to navigate for those of on the autistic spectrum. I'm talking about some of the potential problems and some solutions to these.
We're learning a bit more about autism and friendships! There's a bit of information in this video for everybody who has an interest in autistic friendships, so stick around to learn more.
In this week's episode of Autistically Me, I talk about YOUR voted on topic: Autism and Relationships! Since I didn't know if you wanted me to talk about relationships in general or my romantic relationship with my boyfriend, Alex, I thought I'd do a two-parter.
Counselling Psychologist Stephen Munt introduces us to Neurodiversity supported by client insights. We also hear from an individual who has faced and overcome challenges with her Neurodiversity and differences.
What do you think about, when you hear the word “autism”? No diagnostic manual can truly explain the multifaceted experience of autism. It’s a neurological difference with a vast spectrum of representation within its population.
What happens when you make it to adulthood before finding out you're autistic? As A.J. Odasso writes in this anthology: “You spend a lot of time wondering what’s wrong without ever knowing why.” This anthology includes essays from a diverse group of adult-diagnosed autistic people.
Judy Singer is generally credited with the coinage of the word that became the banner for the last great social movement to emerge from the 20th century.
“This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It’s also my love letter to autistic people.
Temple’s primary mission is to help people with ASD and ADHD tap into their hidden abilities. Temple chose contributors from a wide variety of skill sets to show how this can be done. Each individual tells their own story, in their own words, about their lives.